ABOUT US
EMA Offers a full range of architectural services with additional expertise Heritage & Disability Access. Eric Martin has developed a national and international reputation for his work in the areas of access and heritage buildings. EMA can provide the services of access consultant or heritage consultant on your project as well as complete architectural project services from design and documentation to project management.
Ideally located in Canberra, EMA has current projects across Australia. We aim to provide quality design solutions and practical advice, based on clearly stated information so that it is easily understood by clients, fellow professionals and the community. The practice is small and focuses on providing speedy responses to the needs of clients. EMA is experienced at managing work remotely, relying on sound planning and modern technology to help them excel in the profession.
In 2019 EMA was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects' Professional Practice Award. It was noted that "Eric's contribution to architectural practice, the wider profession and indeed the community is enormous and sustained. Eric is a life fellow of the Institute, and an exemplary professional architect who has promoted the profession with his competence, dignity, intelligence and good humour."
Ideally located in Canberra, EMA has current projects across Australia. We aim to provide quality design solutions and practical advice, based on clearly stated information so that it is easily understood by clients, fellow professionals and the community. The practice is small and focuses on providing speedy responses to the needs of clients. EMA is experienced at managing work remotely, relying on sound planning and modern technology to help them excel in the profession.
In 2019 EMA was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects' Professional Practice Award. It was noted that "Eric's contribution to architectural practice, the wider profession and indeed the community is enormous and sustained. Eric is a life fellow of the Institute, and an exemplary professional architect who has promoted the profession with his competence, dignity, intelligence and good humour."
Managing Director
Eric Martin AM, Master (Built Environment), B Architecture (Hons), LFRAIA
Eric is the principal of Eric Martin and Associates. He has more than 45 year's experience as a professional architect in the private and public sectors. He has extensive experience in managing a wide range of projects. Eric has developed a national and international reputation for this work in the areas of accessibility and heritage buildings. Eric is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and is currently a Member of the Australian Institute of Architects National Enabling Architecture Committee, the Institute's National Practice Committee, is the Institute's deputy on the UIA Region IV International Committees on Access and Heritage and the Institute's representative on the Australian Building Codes Committee.
Eric Martin AM, Master (Built Environment), B Architecture (Hons), LFRAIA
Eric is the principal of Eric Martin and Associates. He has more than 45 year's experience as a professional architect in the private and public sectors. He has extensive experience in managing a wide range of projects. Eric has developed a national and international reputation for this work in the areas of accessibility and heritage buildings. Eric is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and is currently a Member of the Australian Institute of Architects National Enabling Architecture Committee, the Institute's National Practice Committee, is the Institute's deputy on the UIA Region IV International Committees on Access and Heritage and the Institute's representative on the Australian Building Codes Committee.
Eric Martin's Architect Registration Numbers
Australian Capital Territory: 376 | Victoria: 5150 | New South Wales: 5991 | Western Australia: 1663 | Queensland: 3391
Australian Capital Territory: 376 | Victoria: 5150 | New South Wales: 5991 | Western Australia: 1663 | Queensland: 3391
Associate Access Consultant and Building Designer
Paul Martin B Arts (Visual Arts), Dip (Building Design), Dip & Cert IV Access Consulting Paul has completed courses in advanced Revit and provides technical support to the practice. He has a Diploma in Building Design and a Diploma and Cert IV in Access Consulting. He works closely with Eric to develop the practical expertise required to qualify as an Access Consultant. He is currently an Associate Member of the ACAA. Paul is also an accomplished artist, you can see his artistic portfolio on his website. 
Affiliate Access Consultant and Building Designer
Neets Pluschke Dip BD, MOccThySt, BA Neets is a building designer and a skilled Revit draftsperson with an understanding of both the technical and aesthetic aspects of building design, construction methodology and building codes and standards. As a qualified occupational therapist she also brings this perspective to design and assessment of the built environment re access for people with disabilities. Neets is undertaking a Cert IV in Access Consulting. Neets is committed to environmental factors and energy efficiency and she brings all of these perspectives together to take a creative approach to building design. A keen artist she is also painter and printmaker. 
Draftsperson
Lee Nguyen Dip (Building Design) Lee is new to the practice and a qualified Vietnamese architect currently developing the capacity to transfer these skills to the Australian Environment. He has completed Revit drafting courses in Australia and uses these skills to provide high quality documentation for the practice. |
Director
Geraldine Martin Master (Creative Writing), Grad Dip (Librarianship), B Science Geraldine established the administrative and project management basis of the office. She now takes an executive role in the company providing strategic analysis of company performance and working on projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our office systems. Geraldine is also a writer, animator and artist, and you can see her personal work on her website. 
Office Manager
Bronwynne Jones B Arts (Hons), Grad Dip QFA Bronwynne joined us after running her own Strategic Consultancy firm Lookout Futuring Services for ten years and twenty years experience as a Change Manager/Policy Manager in the Commonwealth Government. As well as the day-to-day management of the administrative team, Bronwynne provides research expertise, client liason and ensures compliance with our established quality management system. Bronwynne has a creative side too, her outlet being her fashion business Thunder Thighs Fashion. 
Administrator
Vanessa Smith BA (Psych), B Comp Sci, B Psychological Science Vanessa is an experienced administrator with additional specialist skills in data management and computer programming. Vanessa combines the primary client contact duties with the production of high quality documentation and administrative services for the practice. She is our go to for computer technical issues. 
Accounts & Graphics
Marisa Martin B Communication (Media) Marisa currently manages the accounting for the practice and provides services to the office in relation to our graphic and web design requirements. Creative by nature, Marisa uses her graphics and design talents outside of EMA through her businesses Enemies of Reality Films and Burley and Brave. |
